Footscray
Footscray Property & Rent
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Footscray Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Footscray Community Overview
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Footscray Schools
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📍 About Footscray
FOOTSCRAY is located in Inner Melbourne. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 17,131 with a density of 3392 people/km².
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows median house prices have reached $0.9M, representing a substantial 49% increase over 10 years, while median unit prices sit at $0.5M with a more moderate 27% growth over the same period.
Education: VCAA 2025 VCE results highlight the local public school Footscray High School, which holds a strong #59 ranking among public schools. For private education options, nearby Simonds Catholic College is ranked #174 among private schools.
Safety: Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 indicates a crime rate of 21032 per 100,000 residents, which is 3.09 times higher than the Victorian average of 6810, placing Footscray in the high crime category.
Demographics: The suburb has a notable Chinese community, with Chinese residents making up 9.30% of the population (approximately 1,593 people), which sits close to the Victorian average.
Transport: Footscray offers excellent connectivity, positioned approximately 7.7km from the CBD with an 18-minute drive time. The suburb benefits from a train station serving the Sunbury Line, Werribee Line, and Williamstown Line.